Featuring a mesh grounds filter that never needs to be replaced, this single-serve coffee maker will save you money in the long run, eliminating the need for wasteful paper filters. The machine brews directly into the included travel cup, and it turns off automatically after brewing, so you don't have to worry as you're running out the door.

Possibly Keurig's best offering, this versatile brewer offers five different single-serve brew sizes, plus the option to brew a 22-, 26-, or 30-ounce carafe (though the carafe itself is sold separately). It also offers strength-control settings that allow you to choose how bold you want your flavors and five temperature settings for brewing the perfect cup.

Not only is this option incredibly budget-friendly, but it's also lightweight for easy portability if you travel a lot or want to bring it from room to room. It also comes in a variety of bright, playful colors that's perfect for dorm rooms, desks, and funky kitchens alike. To use, just pop your coffee grounds into the reusable mesh filter, add the (included) 15-ounce travel mug, and turn it on. The coffee maker will turn off automatically when it's done brewing.

Requiring about a third of the space but offering all the functionality of a Keurig, this K-Cup-compatible machine provides all the value for a lesser cost. It remains so compact because of the 12-ounce water tank.

No need to choose between a full pot and single-serve option with the Hamilton Beach two-way coffee maker. This programmable machine lets you brew into a mug or travel cup on the single-serve side or into a 12-cup carafe on the multi-serve side. You can even choose a regular- or bold-brew function to adjust the flavor and strength of the coffee to your liking.

If you want a coffee maker that can adjust between regular and bold-style brews, but you aren't looking for a large machine, this single-serve option is your best bet. Use the regular setting for larger grounds, which will produce a basic round flavor using automatic drip, or use the bold setting for finer grounds, which will produce a deeper and richer cup.

The most versatile option on our list, the Ninja Coffee Bar system is a pod-free machine with both single and multi-serve settings. It includes a built-in milk frother for lattes and two extra-large tumblers for both iced and hot coffee that can be used to make multiple cups at once.